Adjust camber and caster at the front axle

AR40.20-P-0263SX

Adjust camber and caster at the front axle

19.8.13

MODEL

216, 221.0/1

Camber, shown on model 221 without 4MATIC, without code (Z07) Highest protection

17

Spring control arm

19b

Repair kit nut

19c

Repair bolt

19d

Shims

St+

positive camber

St –

negative camber

a

Adjusting the spring control arm towards the vehicle center causes a positive camber change

b

Adjusting the spring control arm towards the outside of the vehicle causes a negative camber change

Caster, shown on model 221 without 4MATIC, without code (Z07) Highest protection

18

Strut rod

19b

Repair kit nut

19c

Repair bolt

19d

Shims

NL

Caster

a

Adjusting the torque strut towards the center of the vehicle increases the caster:

b

Adjusting the torque strut towards the outside of the vehicle reduces the caster:

Adjust

1

Detach lower engine compartment paneling

MODEL 216
MODEL 221
without CODE Z07 (Top protection)

AR61.20-P-1105SX

MODEL 221.1
with CODE Z07 (Top protection)

AR61.20-P-1105SXS

2.1

Install repair bolt (19c)

except code Z07 (top protection)

AR40.20-P-0322-01SX

 Screw on the nut (19b) until it abuts, but do not tighten yet so that the rubber mount of the torque strut (18) or spring control arm (17) can twist when rocking the vehicle to settle the suspension.

Camber at vehicle level:



Model 221 except 4MATIC

*BE40.20-P-1001-13N

Model 221 4MATIC

*BE40.20-P-1001-13NA

MODEL 216

*BE40.20-P-1001-13NB

Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle:



Model 221 except 4MATIC

*BE40.20-P-1002-13N

Model 221 4MATIC

*BE40.20-P-1002-13NA

MODEL 216

*BE40.20-P-1002-13NB

Check caster, assign tabular value:



Model 216 4MATIC

AR40.20-P-0322-03SCM

Model 216 except 4MATIC

AR40.20-P-0322-03SD

Model 221 except CODE (Z07) Top protection

AR40.20-P-0322-03SY

Permissible difference in caster between right and left side of vehicle



Model 216, model 221 except code (Z07) Top protection

*BE40.20-P-1001-20D

Caster



Model 216, model 221 except code (Z07) Top protection

*BE40.20-P-1002-20D

2.2

Install eccentric disks

With code Z07 (Top protection)

AR40.20-P-0322-01SX

 For adjustment operations, the shims with a centric bore must be replaced with shims with an eccentric bore.

 Screw on the nut until it abuts, but do not tighten yet so that the rubber mount of the torque strut (18) or spring control arm (17) can twist when rocking the vehicle to settle the suspension.

Camber at vehicle level:



Model 221 with CODE (Z07) Highest protection

*BE40.20-P-1001-13N

Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle:



Model 221 with CODE (Z07) Highest protection

*BE40.20-P-1002-13N



Check caster, assign tabular value:

Model 221 with CODE (Z07) Highest protection

AR40.20-P-0322-03SXS

Permissible difference in caster between right and left side of vehicle



Model 221 with CODE (Z07) Highest protection

*BE40.20-P-1001-20D

Caster



Model 221 with CODE (Z07) Highest protection

*BE40.20-P-1002-20D

3

Recheck vehicle level at front axle after adjusting the camber and caster

AR40.20-P-0301SX

 The vehicle level must match the values determined during the initial measurement.

4

Tighten nut (19b)


The repair bolt (19c) must not turn after fixing. Counterhold the repair bolt (19c) when tightening the nut (19b).
Otherwise the lock tabs in the front axle carrier may be damaged.

 Self-locking nut, spring control arm to front axle carrier

*BA33.20-P-1005-01M

 Self-locking nut, torque strut to front axle carrier

*BA33.20-P-1006-01M

Check values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

MODEL 221.02/05/07/12/15/17 except CODE Z07, except CODE Z07+Z19

MODEL 221.09/19 with CODE Z07, with CODE Z07+Z19

BE40.20-P-1001-13N

Camber at vehicle level

+4.9°

°

–0° 21' (+15'/-30')

–0° 22' (+15'/-30')

+3.9°

°

–0° 27' (+15'/-30')

–0° 28' (+15'/-30')

+2.9°

°

–0° 35'(+15'/-30')

–0° 33' (+15'/-30')

+1.9°

°

–0° 41' (+15'/-30')

–0° 40' (+15'/-30')

+0.9°

°

–0° 48' (+15'/-30')

–0° 48' (+15'/-30')

–0.1°

°

–0° 55'(+15'/-30')

–

Check values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

MODEL 221 with 4MATIC, with ENGINE 651

BE40.20-P-1001-13NA

Camber at vehicle level

+11.0°

°

0° 00' (+15'/-30')

+9.0°

°

–0° 13' (+15'/-30')

+7.0°

°

–0° 25' (+15'/-30')

+5.0°

°

–0° 38' (+15'/-30')

+3.0°

°

–0° 50' (+15'/-30')

Check values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

MODEL 216 except 4MATIC

MODEL 216 with 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1001-13NB

Camber at vehicle level

+5.0°

°

–

–0° 37' (+16'/-24')

+3.1°

°

–0° 33' (+16'/-24')

–

+3.0°

°

–

–0° 49' (+16'/-24')

+2.6°

°

–0° 36' (+16'/-24')

–

+2.1°

°

–0° 40' (+16'/-24')

–

+1.6°

°

–0° 44' (+16'/-24')

–

+1.1°

°

–0° 47' (+16'/-24')

–

+1.0°

°

–

–1° 03' (+16'/-24')

+0.6°

°

–0° 50' (+16'/-24')

–

+0.1°

°

–0° 53' (+16'/-24')

–

0.0°

°

–

–1° 08' (+16'/-24')

–0.4°

°

–0° 58' (+16'/-24')

–

–0.9°

–1° 01' (+16'/-24')

–

Test and adjustment values for caster

Number

Designation

Model 216 except 4MATIC

MODEL 216 with 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1001-20D

Permissible difference in caster between right and left side of vehicle

°

30'

30'

Test and adjustment values for caster

Number

Designation

MODEL 221.08/18
MODEL 221.094/194

MODEL 221.128/176
with CODE Z07 (Top protection)

BE40.20-P-1001-20D

Permissible difference in caster between right and left side of vehicle

°

30'

30'

Test and adjustment values for caster

Number

Designation

MODEL 221.00/02/05/07/10/15, 221.12 (except 221.128), 221.17 (except 221.176)
MODEL 221.095/195
MODEL 221.128/176
without CODE Z07 (Top protection)

BE40.20-P-1001-20D

Permissible difference in caster between right and left side of vehicle

°

30'

Check values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

MODEL 221.02/05/07/12/15/17 except CODE Z07, except CODE Z07+Z19

MODEL 221.09/19 with CODE Z07, with CODE Z07+Z19

BE40.20-P-1002-13N

Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle

°

30'

30'

Check values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

MODEL 221 with 4MATIC, with ENGINE 651

BE40.20-P-1002-13NA

Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle

°

30'

Check values for front axle camber

Number

Designation

MODEL 216 except 4MATIC

MODEL 216 with 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1002-13NB

Permissible difference in front axle camber between right and left side of vehicle

°

20'

20'

Test and adjustment values for caster

Number

Designation

Model 216 except 4MATIC

MODEL 216 with 4MATIC

BE40.20-P-1002-20D

Caster

See

AR40.20-P-0322-03SD

AR40.20-P-0322-03SCM

Test and adjustment values for caster

Number

Designation

MODEL 221.08/18
MODEL 221.094/194

MODEL 221.128/176
with CODE Z07 (Top protection)

BE40.20-P-1002-20D

Caster

See

AR40.20-P-0322-03SW

AR40.20-P-0322-03SXS

Test and adjustment values for caster

Number

Designation

MODEL 221.00/02/05/07/10/15, 221.12 (except 221.128), 221.17 (except 221.176)
MODEL 221.095/195
MODEL 221.128/176
without CODE Z07 (Top protection)

BE40.20-P-1002-20D

Caster

See

AR40.20-P-0322-03SY

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

MODEL 216.37

MODEL 216.386/394

BA33.20-P-1005-01M

Self-locking nut, spring control arm to front axle carrier

Stage 1

Nm

80

80

Hexagon

Stage 2

°

150

150

Torx

Stage 2

°

–

–

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

MODEL 221.003/ 02/05/07/095/ 103/12/15/17/195 except CODE Z07 except CODE Z19 except 4MATIC

MODEL 221.08/ 094/18/194 except CODE Z07 except 4MATIC

BA33.20-P-1005-01M

Self-locking nut, spring control arm to front axle carrier

Stage 1

Nm

80

80

Hexagon

Stage 2

°

150

150

Torx

Stage 2

°

180

180

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

Model 221 with code Z07/Z07+Z19

BA33.20-P-1005-01M

Self-locking nut, spring control arm to front axle carrier

Stage 1

Nm

80

Hexagon

Stage 2

°

180

Torx

Stage 2

°

180

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

MODEL 216.37

MODEL 216.386/394

BA33.20-P-1006-01M

Self-locking nut, torque strut to front axle carrier

Stage 1

Nm

80

80

Hexagon

Stage 2

°

150

150

Torx

Stage 2

°

–

–

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

MODEL 221.003/ 02/05/07/095/ 103/12/15/17/195 except CODE Z07 except CODE Z19 except 4MATIC

MODEL 221.08/ 094/18/194 except CODE Z07 except 4MATIC

BA33.20-P-1006-01M

Self-locking nut, torque strut to front axle carrier

Stage 1

Nm

80

80

Hexagon

Stage 2

°

150

150

Torx

Stage 2

°

180

180

 Wheel control, hub

Number

Designation

Model 221 with code Z07/Z07+Z19

BA33.20-P-1006-01M

Self-locking nut, torque strut to front axle carrier

Stage 1

Nm

80

Hexagon

Stage 2

°

180

Torx

Stage 2

°

180